Football is a beloved international sport (which is “soccer” to most Americans), and it’s also one of the most popular sports for betting. Whether you’re a lifelong football fan or have recently decided to try out sports betting, here are some tips to help you get started.
Practice and Patience Matters
Some people who are new to sports betting and other types of gambling just seem to be lucky from the start. While sports betting does have a little bit to do with luck, you need to understand the strategy.
Don’t expect to become a sports betting pro overnight. Losses are natural, even for people who have a lot of experience with sports betting. Have fun, be patient, and keep betting.
Before You Bet, Do a Little Planning
Sports betting is a little different than other types of gambling because it often requires (and is more successful) with a bit of planning. You can be spontaneous and decide to make a last minute bet with some friends while you’re watching a match but if you really want to get into sports betting you need to do a little prep work.
You already know you want to bet on football (soccer), so next it’s time to decide which team or teams to bet on. Not quite sure who to take a chance on? Our free betting tips can lead you in the right direction, such as Ecuador vs. Japan or Ecuador vs. Chile.
Stakes and Odds
If you already have some experience with gambling, you might be somewhat familiar with the terms “stakes” and “odds.” Both are important to football sports betting, but we won’t dive too deep here but rather just give you the basics.
A stake is how much you want to bet. Whether you want to bet $5 or $50, your betting amount is your stack. As you browse and play at various sports betting sites, it’s important to pay attention to a minimum or maximum stake.
As you probably already know, odds refers to the likelihood of an outcome or win occurring. If you bet on the “underdog” team and they win, you are likely to earn more in your winnings. This, of course, isn’t always the case but worth considering. In some cases will be paid for as much as you stack, such as $20 for $20 but most sports betting results in more or less than your stack as much of it has to do with the likelihood of the win.
Some sports betting sites, casinos, and other venues use fractions or money lines as the odds. Again, the more you practice and play, the easier it is to figure out.
Understand the Game of Football
As with nearly any type of gambling, it’s beneficial to know the game in which you are betting. Understanding football doesn’t necessarily mean that you spent your childhood and adolescence playing football or watching Saturday afternoon matches religiously, but you need to know, at the very least, the basics.
Since there are many different types of wagers to consider when sports betting on football, it’s always a good idea to brush up on the sport, read online tutorials, and take advantage of free tips from sports betting experts.
Remember, you don’t need to be an expert footballer to succeed at sports betting and often times it’s more fun to keep it simple until you’ve had more experience betting.